welcome, class of 2017! counseling department mr. rafael santiago, counseling department chair...
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Counseling Department Mr. Rafael Santiago, Counseling Department Chair Students with last names beginning with SU - Z + All ELL students Students with last names beginning with SU - Z + All ELL students Mrs. Ashley Kozee, School Counselor Students with last names A - DEC Students with last names A - DEC Mr. Kelly Bond, School Counselor Students with last names DEE - JOI Students with last names DEE - JOI Mrs. Kyleigh Swanburg, School Counselor Students with the last names JOJ - OL Students with the last names JOJ - OL Ms. Grace Savage, School Counselor Students with last names OM - ST Students with last names OM - ST Mr. Michel Satterfield, Assistant Principal Mrs. Amy Gamez, School Social Worker Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, Registrar Mrs. Linda Alexander, Counseling SecretaryTRANSCRIPT
Welcome, Class of 2017!
Counseling DepartmentMr. Rafael Santiago, Counseling Department Chair Students with last names beginning with SU - Z + All ELL students
Mrs. Ashley Kozee, School Counselor Students with last names A - DEC
Mr. Kelly Bond, School Counselor Students with last names DEE - JOIMrs. Kyleigh Swanburg, School Counselor
Students with the last names JOJ - OL
Ms. Grace Savage, School Counselor Students with last names OM - ST
Mr. Michel Satterfield, Assistant PrincipalMrs. Amy Gamez, School Social Worker Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, Registrar Mrs. Linda Alexander, Counseling Secretary
Getting StartedTake the Plunge... ...it's your future so get involved!!
Junior Year – 1. Maintain Grades – Work Hard 2. Prepare for and take the ACT/ SAT 3. Develop a list of colleges that you may want to attend.
Types of Schools
•Two Year Colleges – Associate Degree
•Four Year Colleges and Universities – Bachelors Degree – Includes Public, Private and Service Academies
•Technical Colleges – Associate or Certificate
•Specialty Schools – Certificate or Certification – Culinary Arts, Cosmetology
• Type of school – 2 year, 4 year or Technical *Geographical Location
• Public or Private *Size *Living Facilities *Co$t • Away or Stay Home - *Majors offered -
*Clubs/Sports/Activities
Compile a list of schools that you may be interested in attending
• Visit school websites• Set up visits to schools that you are serious about applying
to• Be aware of admissions requirements and begin to narrow
your choices• Never put all of your eggs in one basket. Plan on applying
to a small group of schools that you would like to attend
Researching and Selecting a College
• Bigfuture.org – College Matchmaker allows students to search all colleges with various criteria such as location, major etc.
• GAcollege411.org – Allows students to search in the state Georgia Colleges and out-of state schools.
• Careercruising.com- Allows students to search in the state of Georgia Colleges and out-of state schools.
College Search Engines
• The best way to get to know more about a school and get a “feel” for the campus, is to schedule a college visit.
• FCHS Juniors and Seniors are permitted to take 4 days to visit colleges.
• When visiting a college, it is recommended that you contact the admissions office and arrange to attend the information session and take a student guided campus tour.
• You need to ask questions while on your visit!• Meet with College Reps visiting Forsyth Central
College Visitations
SAT DatesDate Test Registration Deadline Late Registration
Deadline
11/07/2015 SAT and Subject Tests 10/09/2015 10/23/2015
12/05/2015 SAT and Subject Tests 11/05/2015 11/20/2015
01/23/2016 SAT and Subject Tests 12/28/2015 01/08/2016
03/05/2016 SAT Only 02/05/2016 02/19/2016
05/07/2016 SAT and Subject Tests 04/08/2016 04/22/2016
06/04/2016 SAT and Subject Tests 05/05/2016 05/20/2016
https://sat.collegeboard.org/home
2015-16 ACT DatesDate Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
10/24/2015 09/18/2015 10/02/2015
12/12/2015 11/06/2015 11/20/2015
02/06/2016 01/08/2016 01/15/2016
04/09/2016 03/04/2016 03/18/2016
06/11/2016 05/06/2016 05/20/2016
http://www.actstudent.org/regist/
HOPE and ZELL MillerHOPE3.0 Core GPA as calculated by Georgia Student
Finance Commission and 4 classes of HOPE rigor
ZELL Students must graduate with a 3.7 HOPE GPA as calculated by Georgia Student Finance Commission and also have a 1200 (math+critical reading) SAT or 26 on the ACT along with 4 classes of HOPE Rigor
Visit www.gacollege411.org for complete schol-arship details.
A Word About Junior Conferences•Who should attend?
•Where is the meeting?
•What material will be covered?
•Why is it important?
•Okay, I am ready for my junior meeting. How do I arrange for it?
•Is it mandatory??
• Visit the counseling web page often
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/1935
• Plan during your junior year. The time to apply to college will be upon you soon.
• Make an appointment to see your counselor with any questions (JUNIOR Conference).
• Involve your counselor in your college search and application process.
• Finally – DON'T PANIC !!!!!
Things to Remember
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